I was asked what motivates me to continue on this journey. I really didn't have a "good" answer. I still really do not like eating healthy and exercising. I do it becasue I have to. I've resigned myself to this as a life-long fact.

As for motivation, I have lots of support, which I find motivational. There are several fun aspects of the project that keep me going. There's the book. The fundraiser. Seeing results helps. Shopping is more fun. Regained fitness and mobility make everything more enjoyable.

I don't know. I guess for me, I take my motivation wherever I can find it on a day to day basis.

What keeps you going?

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Ironically, eating large quantities of vegetables will likely make me live longer, yet make me wish I were dead more often.

Maintaining personal motivation isn't always easy. People have all kinds of barriers to overcome.

There are Physical Barriers. Disabilities which may be as sever as Paralysis or as minor as a cut hand *thinks of Pamela and smirks*

There are Environmental barriers. Its too cold, or too hot, or its raining. *laughs* Those are easy to come up with!

There are Physiological barriers. Everyone has periods where they just can't seem to get themselves going. Luckily for our generation, it is no longer Taboo to seek the advice of a medical professional.

Research has shown that exercising in groups helps to keep a person motivated. That doesn't work for me. I would much rather put on my head phones, get into my own little world and start sweating!

Thankfully for me, Spring has Sprung! The gorgeous weather has literally pulled me outdoors.

Putting on my bikini for the first time this summer has also been a Big motivation *laughs even though its Not funny*

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"The entire food/eating thing is a huge pain in the butt, if you ask me." -Pamela